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Discovering that a company may be defrauding the government can leave you worried about your career, reputation, and legal rights. Whether the suspected misconduct involves false billing, overcharging, fraudulent certifications, or the misuse of public funds, a Tampa whistleblower lawyer can review your information confidentially and explain whether it may support a claim under the False Claims Act.
At Ligori & Ligori Attorneys at Law, our Tampa whistleblower attorneys help individuals preserve evidence, understand the qui tam process, and report suspected fraud without taking unnecessary risks. When a qualifying case results in a government recovery, an eligible whistleblower may receive a portion of the proceeds.
How It Works
No Upfront Fees
You do not need to pay an hourly rate or a retainer to speak with or hire our legal team. We handle whistleblower and qui tam cases on a contingency-fee basis, ensuring that seeking legal advice and pursuing justice for government fraud creates no immediate financial burden for you.
We Advance All Case Costs
Building a strong False Claims Act case requires extensive resources—such as forensic accounting, document analysis, industry expert consults, legal filings, and thorough evidence reviews. We advance all the necessary case costs while investigating your allegations and preparing your seal filing.
Pay Only If We Win
You do not owe any attorney’s fees unless we successfully recover compensation through a government intervention, settlement, or court verdict. We explain our fee agreement transparently during your confidential consultation so you know exactly how the process works before moving forward.
Why Choose Our Whistleblower Lawyer for Your Legal Case in Tampa, FL?
False Claims Act cases involve strict procedures, confidential filings, and detailed evidence requirements. Our Tampa whistleblower attorneys understand how filing deadlines, public disclosures, the first-to-file rule, and improper evidence handling may affect a potential claim.
Our legal team investigates the suspected fraud, identifies the government funds involved, and evaluates records such as billing documents, contracts, certifications, emails, and internal reports. We also explain the qui tam process clearly and help protect your confidentiality as far as the law permits.
Keith Ligori, Meaghann Ligori, and the firm’s legal team provide personal attention throughout these sensitive cases. We understand that whistleblowers may be concerned about their jobs, licenses, reputations, and families, so we approach every matter with care and discretion.
We also evaluate potential retaliation claims involving employees, contractors, or agents who took lawful steps to report or stop suspected fraud. Our goal is to help you understand your rights and make informed decisions before taking action.
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Our Tampa legal team evaluates whistleblower and qui tam matters involving suspected fraud against federal and state-funded programs, including:
- Government-contracting fraud
- Medicare and Medicaid fraud
- Billing for services that were not provided
- Billing for medically unnecessary services
- False certifications of compliance
- Inflated invoices and duplicate billing
- Substitution of inferior goods or materials
- Kickbacks connected with government-funded claims
- Improper retention of government overpayments
- Grant and research funding fraud
- Defense-contractor fraud
- Retaliation against a whistleblower
A workers’ compensation case and a whistleblower case are separate legal matters. An employee injured while performing a job may have benefit rights under one set of laws. An employee reporting fraud against the government may have rights under the False Claims Act or another whistleblower statute.
FAQ: About Tampa Whistleblower Claims
How much can a whistleblower receive in a qui tam case?
The potential whistleblower award depends partly on whether the government intervenes and whether the case produces a recovery.
When the government intervenes and takes primary responsibility for the action, an eligible relator generally may receive between 15% and 25% of the proceeds. The percentage can depend on the extent of the person’s contribution to the case and other statutory considerations.
When the government declines to intervene and the relator successfully proceeds with the action, the share generally may be between 25% and 30%.
Awards can be reduced in certain circumstances, including when allegations are primarily based on specified public information or when the relator planned and initiated the wrongdoing. These percentages are not guaranteed. A whistleblower receives an award only when the legal requirements are met and the action or a qualifying alternate remedy produces a recovery.
How is a qui tam lawsuit filed?
A qui tam lawyer first evaluates whether the facts may support a False Claims Act violation and whether procedural restrictions could affect the case. If the matter moves forward, the attorney prepares a detailed complaint describing the alleged scheme and the defendant’s role.
The complaint is filed under seal in federal court and is not initially served on the defendant. The whistleblower must also provide the U.S. government with a copy of the complaint and a written disclosure of substantially all material evidence and information in the person’s possession.
The government then investigates and decides whether to intervene, decline intervention, seek dismissal, pursue another remedy, or request additional time. The initial statutory seal period is at least 60 days, but investigations frequently require court-approved extensions.
Because the complaint is under seal, the whistleblower should not announce the filing, discuss it with the defendant, or disclose it publicly unless the court permits disclosure.
Can my employer fire me for reporting fraud?
The False Claims Act contains an anti-retaliation provision protecting qualifying employees, contractors, and agents from discrimination because of lawful acts taken in furtherance of a False Claims Act case or other efforts to stop violations.
Potential remedies may include reinstatement with the same seniority, twice the amount of back pay, interest, and compensation for certain special damages, including litigation costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.
Other federal or Florida whistleblower laws may also apply depending on the employer, industry, type of report, and manner in which the concern was raised. Deadlines and procedural requirements can differ, so a person who believes retaliation has occurred should seek legal advice promptly.
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Where to Find Us in Tampa
Our Tampa office is located on West Kennedy Boulevard, near the business, medical, and professional corridors connecting Downtown Tampa, West Tampa, and Westshore. From this office, our attorneys can speak with employees, contractors, healthcare professionals, vendors, executives, and other people who have information about suspected fraud involving public funds.
Whistleblower cases may involve organizations located anywhere in Florida or companies doing business with federal agencies outside the state. A person does not necessarily need to work for the defendant or live in Downtown Tampa to have relevant information.
The connection to Tampa may arise through the whistleblower, the defendant, the billing location, the government contract, or the federal judicial district in which the conduct occurred.
The Tampa Division of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida serves Tampa-area federal matters. The correct place to file a qui tam complaint depends on federal venue and jurisdiction rules, so the legal team must evaluate the parties and alleged conduct before filing.
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Whistleblower and Related Claims We Handle
Our attorneys help clients evaluate suspected fraud against government programs, workplace retaliation, and related legal concerns. Each matter requires an individual review because the applicable law depends on the source of the funds, the alleged conduct, and the whistleblower’s relationship to the organization.
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Get Trusted and Confidential Legal Guidance From Our Whistleblower Lawyers
Reporting suspected fraud against the government can be a serious decision. You may be unsure whether the conduct violates the False Claims Act, whether your records are enough to support a case, or whether speaking up could place your career at risk.
Our attorneys can listen confidentially, assess the information, explain the filing process, and discuss potential protection against retaliation. We can also help you understand the importance of the first-to-file rule, the sealed complaint, and preserving evidence without accessing or removing information unlawfully.
Call our Tampa office or tell us about your situation online to arrange a free consultation. The sooner the legal team evaluates the information, the sooner it can identify filing concerns and help protect evidence that may support the government’s investigation.